Automotive Collision Repair
Our Automotive Collision Repair program prepares students for a career in the automotive collision repair industry. From metalworking, painting, and detailing to the satisfaction of restoring vehicles, our hands-on, technologically-advanced certified training program will teach you the skills needed to repair and restore a wide variety of vehicles. Our curriculum follows the I-CAR, ASE, and NATEF (National Automotive Technical Education Foundation) guidelines.
Our ASE certified instructors teach with the aid of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) advanced technician curriculum, which includes the ability to read technical manuals, make precise measurements and work with advanced computer technology. Students learn both frame and structural alignment—including metalworking, welding, plastic repair, painting, and detailing—as well as how to restor a vehicle to manufacturer specifications.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes:
- A GARMAT downdraft spray booth along with two matching prep decks for painting
- A fully stocked solvent and waterborne paint banks for maximum paint mixing and matching capabilities
- A new 3M fresh air system for painting
- A Chief Titan 360 frame rack with computerized measurment system
- 6 clean air welding booths for students to learn welding, ensuring a safe and perfect welding environment
Students have the opportunity to work in the field while attending class.
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Automotive Collision Repair Program Checklist
Gainful Employment Information
2018–2019 Program Dates
Please note that end dates are approximate.
Part-Time (evening)
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2018 | 2/1/2020 | M–Th | 6:00pm–10:00pm | Closed |
Program Cost
- Qualified Federal Financial Aid Program
- Total Credit Hours: 47
- Estimated In-State Tuition Cost: $7,080 (books may add to your final cost)
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Earning Potential
| Occupation | Projected Job Growth 2014-2024 | 10% Wage | 25% Wage | Median Wage | 90% Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autmotive Body and Related Repairers | 20% | 13.31/hr ($27,680/yr) |
17.54/hr ($36,490/yr) |
22.83/hr ($47,480/yr) |
38.53/hr ($80,140/yr) |
Wage information is based on the O*NET Online Occupational Database and Career One Stop for the Denver Metro Area. Entry-level employees can expect wages between the 10% and 25% rates in the first 1-3 years in a job. The 90% Wage is typical of someone who has been working in the occupation for 7 years or more.
*Salary is not guaranteed and should be used as a guideline only.
To what types of jobs do these skills apply?
- Auto collision estimator for repair facilities
- Auto repair supply stores
- Auto repair shops
- Auto repair/restoration and custom shops
- Car dealerships
- Insurance estimator
What professions can I choose?
- Auto insurance adjuster
- Custom painting and graphics
- Estimating
- Non-structural repair technician
- Structural repair technician
- Paint and refinishing technician
- Parts specialist
- Service advisor
What types of companies might hire me?
- Auto repair supply stores
- Auto repair shops
- Auto repair/restoration and custom shops
- Car dealerships
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ACT 151 |
Plastics & Adhesives I |
1
|
|
ACT 251 |
Plastics & Adhesives II |
1
|
|
ACT 141 |
Refinishing Safety |
1
|
|
ACT 110 |
Safety In Collision Repair |
2
|
|
ACT 111 |
Metal Welding and Cutting I |
3
|
|
ACT 211 |
Metal Welding and Cutting II |
2
|
|
ACT 121 |
Non-Structural Repair Preparation |
3
|
|
ACT 122 |
Panel Repair and Replacements |
3
|
|
ACT 123 |
Metal Finishing & Body Filling |
3
|
|
ACT 142 |
Surface Preparation I |
2
|
|
ACT 143 |
Spray Equipment Operation |
2
|
|
ACT 144 |
Refinishing I |
2
|
|
ACT 241 |
Paint Defects |
3
|
|
ACT 243 |
Refinishing II |
2
|
|
ACT 131 |
Structural Damage Diagnosis |
3
|
|
ACT 132 |
Structural Damage Repair |
2
|
|
ACT 205 |
Estimating and Shop Management |
3
|
|
ACT 170 |
Auto Collision Tech Lab Exp I |
3
|
|
ACT 171 |
Auto Coll Tech Lab Exp II |
3
|
|
ACT 172 |
Auto Collision Tech Lab III |
3
|
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